Videocon d2h to offer HD and SD STB at same cost this Deewali

MUMBAI: Videocon d2h, the fastest growing DTH brand in the country, has announced reduction in the price of its High Definition Set Top Boxes to Rs. 2000, thus equaling the price of its Standard Set Top Boxes, and welcome the festive season. The High Definition Set Top Boxes will now be available at the price of a Standard Definition Box. The HD Set Top box price has been reduced from Rs. 3090 to Rs. 2000 in rest of India and from Rs. 3250 to Rs. 2000 in the South.

This will certainly boost the penetration of the High Definition services in the already growing HD segment. Videocon d2h has also bettered its offering on Standard Definition Set Top boxes by providing a 1 month free viewing for rest of India and 2 months free viewing in the South. Videocon d2h currently offers maximum 444 channels & services and 22 Asli "HD" channels on its platform. It has also been leading in month on month gains in the HD segment and this price revision will surely lead to a surge in HD subscriber numbers.

Mr. Saurabh Dhoot - Director, Videocon Group on this offer change said, "We have reduced the prices keeping the festive season in mind. We would like the consumers to usher in the festival mood with our pollution free Asli HD viewing experience. "

Mr. Anil Khera - CEO, Videocon d2h added, "We have always believed in providing qualitative services to our customers. We want the consumers to embrace the High Definition platform and are sure this offer will prove to be irresistible for them."

About Videocon d2h

Videocon d2h is India's fastest growing DTH service provider which offers 444 channels & services. Videocon d2h also has 22 Asli "HD" channels and range of regional & leading general entertainment channels on its platform. Powered by the MPEG-4 and DVB-S2 technology, Videocon d2h offers services like 12 PIP Mosaic, d2h Cinema, weather updates and multiple tickers to transform your TV into a hub of entertainment and knowledge. It offers High Definition channels in 1080p, HDD Sound and 16: 9 aspect ratio. Apart from these, it has Active Music which includes 41 Audio / Video active music channels, 24 hrs a day. In addition, Videocon d2h provides round-the-clock prompt and efficient customer support in eight languages from the dedicated customer care team present in 6 locations.

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